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Divide 27/2 with 5/16

1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 5/16

27/2 ÷ 5/16 is 216/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/16: 16/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 27/2 ÷ 5/16 = 27/2 × 16/5
  3. = 27 × 16/2 × 5 = 432/10
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 216/5
  5. In mixed form: 431/5

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